Jim is a 65 year old obese male with a history of hypertensi…

Jim is a 65 year old obese male with a history of hypertension treated with HCTZ and Atenolol, DM type 2 treated with Metformin, and PVD treated with an exercise program. He had a 75 second suspected seizure while at Kroger’s. Bystanders report that he had left head turning, left arm flexion, and then generalized shaking. He is brought to your ED. On arrival, he is alert and oriented x4.  He tells you he has no history of seizures. What is the first test that you would order? 

Kim is a 20 year old college student. She has not been feeli…

Kim is a 20 year old college student. She has not been feeling well for the past day. She has a low grade fever, headache, and generalized fine rash. She also tells you that she has a stiff neck from the way she slept last night. You suspect meningitis or encephalitis so you perform an LP. The results show: protein of 60, WBC of 1,170, RBCs 900, Glucose 16. The opening pressure is 29mmHg.  of the CT  Based on this information you would draw blood and then start:

A 60-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department 9…

A 60-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department 90 minutes after the onset of clumsiness of the right hand and slurred speech. His medical history includes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and migraine headaches. He is otherwise healthy and has never been hospitalized or had surgery. His medications are hydrochlorothiazide, enalapril, pravastatin, and ibuprofen as needed. On physical examination, the temperature is 37 °C (98.6 °F), blood pressure is 175/90 mm Hg, heart rate is 73/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% by pulse oximetry with the patient receiving oxygen, 2 L/min by nasal cannula. Cardiac examination shows a regular rhythm with normal heart sounds and no murmurs. Neurologic examination reveals dysarthria and subtle right-sided weakness in the arm. Electrocardiogram shows sinus rhythm. CT scan of the head without contrast is normal. CTA with no large vessel occlusion.  Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

Question 4 (10 Points) m1 = 3.75 kg   m2 = 2.75 kg   m3 = 4…

Question 4 (10 Points) m1 = 3.75 kg   m2 = 2.75 kg   m3 = 4.25 kg The Atwood’s Machine consists of 3 masses.  Mass 3 is initially resting on the ground when the system is released.  It moves a total distance of 1.5 meters upward when Mass 2 hits the ground. What is the acceleration of the system? What are the values of T1 and T2?